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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 244.13 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 244.13 and 130.91 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 244.13 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/244.13 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 244.13 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 31,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957.84/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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